Aldrich Museum of Contemporary Art, 258 Main St, Ridgefield. Hours: Tues-Thurs 12:09 A11/P11 Sat-Sun 1-5 pm, Fri 12-8 pm. Call 203-438-4519.Through July 14, “Linda St John: Even Dogs Go Home To Die,” 16 drawings 12:09 A11/P11 writing by Ms St John, work based on artist’s recently-published memor, accompanied by excerpts from book hand-written directly onto museum’s walls; June 29, Ms St John will perform exceprts from her book, 8 pm, call for details.Through Sept 4, “Family,” landmark exhibition explores the most central of social institutions through work of 37 artists, who address various issues surrounding family life in 21st Century, from painting, sculpture 12:09 A11/P11 works on paper to photography, video 12:09 A11/P11 installation art; July 7, docent-led exhibit tour, 2 pm.The Barnum Museum, 820 Main St, Bridgeport. Hours: Tues-Sat 10 am-4:30 pm, Sun 12-4:30 pm. Call 203-331-1104.Through Sept 8, “The Donahue Miniature Collection of Circlus Life Carvings,” 3/16-inch scale collection of meticulously hand-carved pcs by the late William J. Donahue Sr incl circus performers, animals, crews, flat cars, parade wagons, tents, 12:09 A11/P11 circus-related employees 12:09 A11/P11 equipment, all fashioned after Sparks Circus during 55+ years.Through Sept 8, “The W.R. Brinley Five-Ring Miniature Circus,” work of Meriden resident offers ¾-inch collection done over 61 years 12:09 A11/P11 incl wagons, railroad cats, herds of elephants, performers, animated acts 12:09 A11/P11 covered big tops.Beaux Arts Gallery, Barclay Square/16 Sherman Hill Rd, Woodbury. Hours: M-F 9:30 am-5:30 pm, Sat 9:30 am-4:30 pm, Sun by appt. Call 203-63-3939.Through July 8, “Face To Face,” examples of work by Stella Bloch that incl the main themes within Bloch works incl dance, music 12:09 A11/P11 city neighborhood themes.Bethel Arts Junction, 5 Depot Place, Bethel. Hours: Wed 12-4:30 pm, Thurs-Sat 12-9 pm, Sun 11 am-4 pm. Call 798-2193.*###new show) June 29-Aug 11, “Connecticut Exposure,” works by Sean Bowen of NYC; June 29, opening reception, 6-9 pm, w/ live music by Ed Acardi 12:09 A11/P11 Jerry Forte.Burnham Library, Rte 133, Bridgewater. Hours: Tues 1-5 pm, Wed 9 am-6 pm, Th 9 am-5 pm, Sat 9 am-1 pm. Call -354-6937.Through June 30, acrylic landscapes by Bob Everding 12:09 A11/P11 small metal sculpture by Dana Filibert.*###new show) July 1-31, pet photographs by Hank Meirowitz.The Discovery Museum, 4450 Park Ave, Bridgeport. Hours: Tues-Sat 10 am-5 pm, Sun 12-5 pm. Call 203-372-3521.Through June 30, “Books Come Alive,” interactive exhibition celebrates art, science 12:09 A11/P11 technology of Weston Woods Studios’ 50th anniversary as animator of children’s picture books through original cels, film, photos, storyboards, pencil drawings, hands-on activities 12:09 A11/P11 video puppet theaters. *###new show) July 6-Sept 29, “digNubia,” hands-on show transforms visitors into archaeologists exploring ancient Nubia through use of math 12:09 A11/P11 science concepts.Fairfield Historical Society, 636 Old Post Rd ###opposite Town Hall Green), Fairfield. Hours: Tues-Sat 10 am-4:30 pm, Sun 1-4:30 pm. Call 203-259-1598.Through Aug 4, “Fairfield in the Forties: The War Years and Aftermath,” a look at life on the homefront, specifically two of Fairfield’s decorated soldiers, through photos, uniforms 12:09 A11/P11 fashions, ephemera, etc.Fine Line Art Gallery, 586 Main St South/Rte 6, Woodbury. Hours: Th-Sun 11 am-5 pm. Call 266-0110.Through July 28, “Painting and Poetry,” works by 16 Fine Line member artists created around favorite poetry of each artist.Good News Café, 684 Main St/Rte 6, Woodbury. Call 203-266-4663.Through Aug 6, “New Paintings,” recent work by Matt Wood incl photos 12:09 A11/P11 paintings that are part of series concentrating on Litchfield County, Maine, Europe 12:09 A11/P11 the secret life of flowers.Gregory James Gallery, 16 Bridge St, New Milford. Hours: Mon, Wed 12:09 A11/P11 Fri 10 am-6 pm, Thurs 10 am-8 pm, Sat 10 am-5 pm, Sun 11 am-4 pm. Call 860-354-3436.Through July 7, “Spring Show,” group exhibit featuring the art of Deborah Chabrian ###watercolors w/ intricate patterns of light 12:09 A11/P11 color), Christopher Magadini ###landscapes, still lifes 12:09 A11/P11 figure paintings), Edward Martinez ###painterly 12:09 A11/P11 intimate portraits of contemporary people 12:09 A11/P11 on-site landscapes) 12:09 A11/P11 Alain Picard ###pastels 12:09 A11/P11 oils incl portraits 12:09 A11/P11 landscapes).Grey Horse Gallery, 3 Washington Ave/Rte 34 ###in old Masonic Temple, 1st floor; behind St John’s Episcopal Church), Sandy Hook. Hours: Tues-Sat 10:30 am-4:30 pm. Call 270-1199.Permanent display of works by Dick McEvoy, Ken Evans, et al.Gunn Memorial Library 12:09 A11/P11 Museum, Wykeham Rd at Rte 47, Washington Green. Hours: ###museum) Thurs-Sun 12-4 pm 12:09 A11/P11 by appt, ###library) Mon 12:09 A11/P11 Fri 9:30 am-5 pm, Tues 2-8 pm, Thurs 9:30 am-8 pm, Sat 9:30 am-3 pm. Call 860-868-7586 ###library), 860-868-7756 ###museum).Through June 29, new oil pastels 12:09 A11/P11 oil paintings by Polly Roberts done on weekends 12:09 A11/P11 while on vacations.Institute for American Indian Studies, 38 Curtis Rd, Washington. Call 860-868-0518.Through July 31, “We Walk In Beauty: The Artwork of Chippens Hill Middle School Students 12:09 A11/P11 Faculty,” popular exhibit features work by students 12:09 A11/P11 faculty of Bristol ###CT) school inspired 12:09 A11/P11 influenced by Native American cultures.Through July 31, “The Art of Garry James Meeches, Sr ###Saulteaux Ojibwa),” paintings in romantic tradition of Plains Indians by self-taught artist.Jeffrey Weiss Gallery, 2938 Fairfield Ave, Bridgeport. Hours: Wed-Sun 12-7 pm, also by appt. Call 203-333-7733.Through June 29, “Elegant Solutions, an Installation,” handbuilt studio furniture by Thomas Throop, paintings 12:09 A11/P11 collage constructions by Enid Munroe, and wearable art by Jeffrey Weiss.Kent Art Assn, 21 South Main St/Rte 7, Kent. Hours: Th-Sun 1-5 pm. Call 860-927-3989.Through July 7, “Annual President’s Show,” 130± works in oil, watercolor, pastels, acrylics, graphics, monotypes 12:09 A11/P11 small sculpture by regional artists, culled by 3-member jury of selection. Mattatuck Museum, 144 West Main St, Waterbury. Hours: Tues-Sat 10 am-5 pm, Sun 12-5 pm. Call 203-753-0381.Through Sept 29, “They Found Their Way: Generations of Jewish Life in Waterbury,” family memories 12:09 A11/P11 personal scrapbooks gathered by members of Jewish Oral History Project offers look at 150 years of settlement by Jews in Waterbury 12:09 A11/P11 how building of synagogues, businesses 12:09 A11/P11 communities helped shaped neighborhoods 12:09 A11/P11 city today; July 11, “Layers of Identity in the North End,” 7 pm, free discussion led by historian Ruth Glasser 12:09 A11/P11 including residents of local neighborhoods will concern the multi-ethnic community in northern Waterbury which has been home since 19th C to Italians, Polish, Africans, Jews, etc; July 14, Jewish Road Rally, free, begins 1 pm ###from B’nai Shalom parking lot, 135 Roseland Ave), find sites associated w/ people, places 12:09 A11/P11 all things Jewish in Waterbury via scavenger hunt by car leading to mystery destination, 2-person team minimum.Military Museum of Southern New England, 125 Park Ave, Danbury. Hours: ###Nov 1-March 31) Fri-Sat 10 am-5 pm, Sun 12-5 pm. Hours: ###April 1-Oct 31) Tues-Sat 10 am-5 pm, Sun 12-5 pm. Call 790-9277.“Unterseeboot,” exhibit detailing the history of submarine warfare during WWII incl formation of the German Submarine Art and the April 5, 1942 attack on Cape Hatteras.Permanent life-size interior dioramas w/ major military vehicles, extensive outdoor displays, also “Names on the Wall” computer program to help locate names on Vietnam Veterans Memorial in Washington, DC.Minor Memorial Library, 23 South St, Roxbury. Call 860-350-2181.Through July 10, “Cloud Petal Leaf,” watercolor paintings 12:09 A11/P11 digital photography by David Page Coffin.Sherman Library, Rte 39, Sherman. Hours: Tues-Wed, Fri 11 am-6 pm, Thurs 11 am-7 pm, Sat 10 am-4 pm. Call 860-354-2455.Through June 29, “Vibrant Abstracts,” acrylic paintings by Jeannie Holze, who is developing a rep for whirling, swirling paintings.*###new show) July 1-31, “The Front Door: Security and Style,” photos by Sherman First Selectman 12:09 A11/P11 award-winning photographer Art von Placheki, all in color 12:09 A11/P11 depicting European front doors.Silvermine Guild Arts Center, 1037 Silvermine Rd, New Canaan. Hours: Tues-Sat 11 am-5 pm, Sun 1-5 pm. Call 203-966-5617.Through July 14, ”Open Silvermine Guild Artists Group Exhibition: Souvenirs of Memory,” art that reflects past experiences from a personal or communal point of view.Through July 14, “Director’s Choice: Fluidity and Fantasy,” paintings by Susan Sharp.Thirteen Gallery, 13 Library Place, Danbury. Hours: Tues-Fr 7-10 pm, Sat-Sun 12-4 pm, 12:09 A11/P11 by appt. Call 790-6754.Through June 29, “Interface: The Interaction of Inside/Outside,” works by juniors 12:09 A11/P11 seniors from Newtown, Ridgefield, New Milford, Danbury, Brookfield 12:09 A11/P11 Redding high school who have spent school year working in Aldrich Museum of Art’s Art Lab program, with artistic results of conversations w/ each other 12:09 A11/P11 guest artists about society dealing w/ inner 12:09 A11/P11 outer concepts.Washington Art Association, Bryant Plaza, Washington Depot. Hours: Mon-Sat 10 am-5 pm ###closed Wed), Sun 2-5 pm. Call 860-868-2878.Through July 21, “Three Women’s Perspective,” oil paintings by Karen Bonanno, ceramic sculpture by Ashley James, 12:09 A11/P11 prints by Eve LeBer. Through Sept 29, “Sculpture in The World Of Art,” exhibit featuring works by 7 artists, also “Moo-siac” by ASAP students, continues WAA’s 50th anniv celebration.Weir Farm National Historic Site, 735 Nod Hill Rd, Wilton. Hours: Wed-Sun 8:30 am-5 pm. Call 203-834-1896.*###new show) July 6-Sept 1, “Artists at Weir Farm: Susan Miiller,” paintings by Ms Miiller, who works w/ natural forms ###trees, landscape vistas) to create abstract monochromatic images “both dreamy 12:09 A11/P11 inspiring”; July 14, opening reception, 1-4 pm. Yale Center For British Art, 1080 Chapel St ###at High St), New Haven. Hours: Tues-Sat 10 am-5 pm, Sun 12-5 pm. Call 203-432-2800.Through Sept 8, “Cooking The Books: Ron King and Circle Press,” retrospective traces history of Circle Press from 1967 to today via archival material incl drawings, prototypes, cutting 12:09 A11/P11 creasing forms, etc; June 29, “Cooking the Books” gallery talk, 1 pm; June 30, “Cooking the Books” gallery talk, 1 pm.Through July 14, “Paula Rego: Celestina’s House,” recent work by one of the most significant figurative artists working in Britain today incl output of past 4 years almost in its entirety; June 29, screening of documentary The Passion of Paula Rego, 11 am; June 29, “Paula Rego” gallery talk, noon; June 30, “Paula Rego” gallery talk; July 6, screening of documentary The Passion of Paula Rego, 11 am.Greater Waterbury Classic Concerts, Inc., 410 Country Club Rd, Waterbury 06708. Call 203-754-5590.July 15: Registration deadline for 5th Annual Chamber Music Institute 12:09 A11/P11 Festival, to be held at Teikyo Post Aug 5-18, full-time program Nov750, part-time ###8:30-2:30) Nov500, instruction 12:09 A11/P11 master classes for age 5-25 in piano, violin, viola, cello, flute, clarinet, sax 12:09 A11/P11 voice, all w/ performance opportunities, all led by experienced artist-teachers, contact Zoya Kolmanovsky for details.Ridgefield Guild of Artists, PO Box 552, Ridgefield, CT 06877. Call 203-438-8863.Call for entries for 25th Annual RGA Juried Exhibition, send SASE for show prospectus, entry fee Nov10/piece-members, Nov15/piece-non-members, show dates Oct 6-Nov 3, contact Debra Browne for details at 12 above.Southbury Volunteer Firemen’s Assn Ladies Auxiliary, Center Firehouse, Main St South, Southbury. Call 267-6807.Nov 16: Openings available for 25th Annual Christmas Bazaar, spaces for 40± exhibitors, call for details.Town Players of Newtown, The Little Theater, Orchard Hill Rd, Newtown. Call 270-9144, 203-938-4468.July 8-9: Auditions for The Memory of Water, 7-10 pm, director is Mary Poile, performances Fri-Sat eves Sept 6-28 plus Sun mat Sept 22, Shelagh Stephenson’s comedy-drama has openings for 4 women ###ages 30s-40s) 12:09 A11/P11 2 men ###40s).Sept 8: Auditions for Neil Simon’s Jake’s Place, 7-10 pm, director is Suzanne Kinnear, performances Fri-Sat 8 pm plus Sun mat Nov 17.Washington Art Association, Bryant Plaza, Rte 47, Washington Depot. Call 860-868-2878.July 6-7: Artists 12:09 A11/P11 craftspeople sought for participation in 11th Annual Clothesline Art 12:09 A11/P11 Crafts Sale, receiving July 3 12:09 A11/P11 5 ###10 am-4 pm each day), entry fee is Nov15, artwork should be ready to hand, limited to 5 pcs/artist, WAA retains 30November of each item’s selling price, craft spaces available, Nov50 for 10x10 space, larger spaces ###higher fees) also available, call for all details.June 29: Greater Bridgeport Symphony Annual Pops Concert, at Fairfield University’s Bellarmine Hall front lawn, North Benson Rd, Fairfield, 8 pm, free perfromance w/ 50 members of GBS will feature patriotic tunes, Broadway 12:09 A11/P11 opera favories, light classics 12:09 A11/P11 popular songs; 203-576-0263.June 30: Tenor James Brown 12:09 A11/P11 lutenist James Smith at Easton Public Library, 691 Morehouse Rd ###at Center St), Easton, 3 pm, free performance of Italian, French 12:09 A11/P11 English music spanning 16th-19th Centuries; 261-0134.July 2: “Richter Under the Stars and Stripes Forever,” Musicals at Richter/Richter House lawn, 100 Aunt Hack La, Danbury, adm Nov8, grounds open 7:15 for picnics, performance begins 8:30, patriotically-themed cabaret performance features Richter stars of past 12:09 A11/P11 present; 748-6863.Acoustic Café, 2926 Fairfield Ave, Bridgeport. Call 203-335-3655 ###FOLK).June 29, Route 5, 9 pm, Nov10.Aldrich Museum of Contemporary Art, 258 Main St, Ridgefield. Call 203-438-4519.Aldrich After Hours concert series, 7-9 pm, Nov20 ###series tickets available, reservations required), light refreshments: June 30, pop-rock-folk artist Teddy Thompson, note start time is 7:30.CityCenter Danbury Green, Ives St 12:09 A11/P11 Patriot Dr, Danbury. Call 792-1711.Summertime Festival, Thurs 6:30, free family performances: July 4, no concert.Summertime Festival Fri-Sat 7:30, misc performances: June 28, Jazmyn, 5-member NYC band offers jazz, rhythm 12:09 A11/P11 blues, pop 12:09 A11/P11 gospel; June 29, Cinema, classics 12:09 A11/P11 progressive rock from 70s, also originals; July 5-6, no concerts Independence Day weekend.Gate House Coffee House, Rte 172, Southbury. Call 586-2144 ###Soutbury Training School).2002 summer concert series, free adm: July 7, Hugh Blumenfeld, 3 pm; July 23, The Paul Winter Consort, 6:30 pm, “earth music, a celebration of the creatures 12:09 A11/P11 cultures of the earth.”Ives Concert Park, WCSU westside campus, University Blvd, Danbury. Call 837-9226 ###or TicketMaster, 744-8100).Summer Concert Series, note tickets Nov3 higher on day of show, lawn seats Nov26 adult, Nov11 child, children age 2 12:09 A11/P11 under free on lawn, reserved seats as follows: July 4, “America The Beautiful Pops 12:09 A11/P11 Fireworks Concert,” The New York Pops w/ Conductor Skitch Henderson, 7:30 pm, tickets Nov51 reserved; July 6, REO Speedwagon, 7:30 pm, tickets Nov41 12:09 A11/P11 Nov56 reserved.Merryall Center for the Arts, Chapel Hill Rd ###off Merryall Rd), New Milford. Call 860-354-7264.Performances 8:30 pm ###unless noted), tickets Nov15, season tickets available: June 29, Nigel Mumford, world renowned speaker 12:09 A11/P11 minister of healing will discuss his book From Combat To Healing, also ministry of spirituality 12:09 A11/P11 prayer.Sherman Chamber Ensemble. Call 860-355-6155.Ensemble regulars are Eliot Bailen, cello; Susan Rotholz, flute; Jill Levy, violin; 12:09 A11/P11 Sarah Adams, viola.Fri performances @St Andrew’s Church, Main St, Kent; Sat performances @Lake Mauweehoo Clubhouse, Sherman, tickets Nov20 adults, Nov15 students 12:09 A11/P11 seniors ###Nov10 lawn seats available for Sat performances, free lawn seating for age 12 12:09 A11/P11 under), series tickets Nov45: July 12-13, “Early Classical Gems for flute, cello, soprano and forte-piano,” works of Mozart, Beethoven, Nepomuk Hummel, et al, guest soprano Josephine Mongiardo 12:09 A11/P11 forte-pianist Kenneth Cooper.Summer Sounds of the World, Bridgeport. Call 203-367-7917.Free concerts at Chase Plaza/City Hall Annex, Broad St, Bridgeport, noon: July 11, Odetta, series opens w/ performance by “the mother goddess of folk blues.”Free concerts at Bridgeport Ferry Terminal, Water St, 5:30 pm: July 11, Steel Band Jamboree, Caribbean folk songs 12:09 A11/P11 authentic calypso performed on authentic Trinidadian drums. Wilton Library Courtyard Concert Series, 137 Old Ridgefield Rd/Rte 7, Wilton. Call 203-762-3950.2nd Annual Summer Music 12:09 A11/P11 More Series, performances 5-6:30 pm, free: July 11, Kix featuring Bob Riccio, music of 1950s-70s.Bethel Cinema, 269 Greenwood Ave, Bethel. Call 778-2100.June 28-July 4: Divine Secrets of the Ya-Ya Sisterhood ###PG-13), daily 9:25 pm, mat Sat-Sun, Wed-Thurs 4:10 pm; The Importance of Being Earnest ###PG-13), daily 7:35 12:09 A11/P11 9:45 pm, mat Sat-Sun, Wed-Thurs 1:20, 3:20 12:09 A11/P11 5:30 pm; My Big Fat Greek Wedding ###PG), daily 7 12:09 A11/P11 9:15 pm, mat Sat-Sun, Wed-Thurs 1, 3 12:09 A11/P11 5 pm; Thirteen Conversations About One Thing ###R), daily 7:25 12:09 A11/P11 9:35 pm, mat Sat-Sun, Wed-Thurs, 1:10, 3:15 12:09 A11/P11 5:20 pm; Time Out ###PG-13), daily 6:45 pm, mat Sat-Sun, Wed-Thurs 1:30 pm. Edmond Town Hall, 45 Main St/Rte 25, Newtown. Call 426-2475.June 28-July 3: Panic Room ###R), daily 7 12:09 A11/P11 9 pm, mat Sat-Sun 1 12:09 A11/P11 3:45 pm, Tues-Wed 1 pm.Maritime Aquarium, 10 North Water St, Norwalk. Call 203-852-0700. IMAX films: Through Oct 3, Bears, daily 11 am, 1, 2 12:09 A11/P11 3 pm ###also double feature w/ Beavers Fri-Sun 7 pm); Shakleton’s Antarctic Adventure Sat-Sun 5 pm; Titanica, Mon-Fri noon, Sat-Sun 12 12:09 A11/P11 5 pm.July 6: “Exploring Nature with Children: Wild About Weeds,” Kellogg Environmental Center, 500 Hawthorne Ave/Rte 34, Derby, 10-11:30 am, Nov3/person, reservations required, learn stories behind common weeds of yards 12:09 A11/P11 gardens, taste useful weeds, learn conservational reasons to let some weeds grow 12:09 A11/P11 ways to reduce use of herbicides; 203-734-2513.July 6: Farmin’ Fever at Beardsley Zoo, 1875 Noble Ave, Bridgeport, 1 pm, included w/ zoo adm ###Nov7 adults, Nov5 ages 3-11, free for seniors and ages 3 12:09 A11/P11 under), program by artist 12:09 A11/P11 songwriter Chris Rowlands brings farmlife to audiences through song, dance, colorful backdrops 12:09 A11/P11 puppets, lots of audience participation; 203-394-6565.July 13: Hansel and Gretel by Missoula Children’s Theatre, Shepaug Valley High School, South St, Washington, performances 3 12:09 A11/P11 7 pm, tickets Nov7 adults, Nov5 ages 12 12:09 A11/P11 under, musical production by Missoula Children’s Theatre will feature 55± local children who auditioned for roles 12:09 A11/P11 attended one-week camp; 860-868-7057.Beardsley Zoological Gardens, 1875 Noble Ave, Bridgeport. Call 203-394-6565.July 6, “Farmin’ Fever,” 1 pm, included w/ zoo adm ###Nov7 adults, Nov5 ages 3-11, free for seniors and ages 3 12:09 A11/P11 under), program by artist 12:09 A11/P11 songwriter Chris Rowlands brings farmlife to audiences through song, dance, colorful backdrops, puppets, 12:09 A11/P11 lots of audience participation.July 8-Aug 23, Mon-Fri 2 pm, Animal Tales, storytelling 12:09 A11/P11 live animal presentations for children ###incl w/ zoo adm Nov6 adults, Nov4 ages 3-11 12:09 A11/P11 seniors, free age 2 12:09 A11/P11 under).Kettletown State Park, Kettletown Rd, Southbury. Call 264-5678.Free programs for campers 12:09 A11/P11 public, evenings programs are at camp office, daytime events are at beach: July 5, campfire stories, 8:30 pm, bring a roasting stick to make s’mores; July 6, “Something’s Fishy,” 10:30 am, catch 12:09 A11/P11 release fish 12:09 A11/P11 amphibians, make fish print to take home; July 6, “Snakes of Connecticut” slide show 12:09 A11/P11 snake show, 8:30 pm, presentation by park supervisor Tim O’Donoghue ###program repeats July 7 at Southford Falls, Rte 188, 11 am).Musicals at Richter Fairy Tale Theater, 100 Aunt Hack Rd, Danbury. Call 748-6873.Series for younger audiences w/ performances by young actors’ ensemble, 11 am, tickets Nov5: June 29, Puss in Boots and Goldilocks and the Three Bears; July 6, The Ugly Duckling and The Dancing Princesses;.Quick Center for the Arts/Fairfield Univ, North Benson Rd, Fairfield. Call 203-254-4010.July 5 12:09 A11/P11 26, Hansel 12:09 A11/P11 Gretel, curtain 7:30 pm, tickets Nov8 adults, Nov6 children, Missoula Children’s Theatre production offers new twist on classic fairy tale.June 29: Pet Adoption Open House, Mt Pleasant Hospital For Animals, 119 Mt Pleasant Rd/Rte 6, Newtown, 4-7 pm, all adopted animals will receive free physical exam, rabies 12:09 A11/P11 distember vaccines, also gift certificate for free bath 12:09 A11/P11 grooming, info on health care 12:09 A11/P11 training also available; 426-8585.June 30: “Kundalini Maha Yoga: An Introduction to the Lineage of Saints,” Woodbury Yoga Center, 122 West Side Rd, Woodbury, 6:45 pm, free program by Pam Deleone will be followed by meditation instruction, silent group meditation 12:09 A11/P11 prayers, informal tea reception; 203-263-2254.July 1: BookTalk program, Southbury Public Library, 561 Main St South/Rte 6, Southbury, 2 pm, free discussion of Joan Peters’s From Time Immemorial will be led by photographer, former TV producer 12:09 A11/P11 Auschwitz survivor Herbert Loebel; 262-6123, 264-1716.July 2-6: St Rose Parish Carnival, St Rose Church grounds, Church Hill Rd, Newtown, Tues-Thurs 6-10 pm, Fri-Sat 6-11 pm, ridges, games, live entertainment 12:09 A11/P11 nightly specials.July 6: Annual Newtown Historical Society Historic Homes Tour, 11 am-5 pm rain or shine, tickets Nov20, 7 vintage properties in Hattertown Historic District open for public visits, no pets, proceeds benefit historical society maintenance of Matthew Curtiss House 12:09 A11/P11 ongoing public programs; 426-5937.July 6: Alliance Française of Northwestern CT summer book discussion, at Bent of the River Audubon Center, 185 East Flat Hill Rd, Southbury, 10 am-noon, participants will gather ###rain or shine) to discuss one of the stories found in the anthology Parallel Text, discussions in French w/ English translations, all levels of French speakers welcome, ongoing program continues 1st 12:09 A11/P11 3rd Sat June-Aug; 203-263-4096 ###call also for copy of book, Nov12).July 6-7: 11th Annual Washington Art Assn Clothesline Art 12:09 A11/P11 Crafts Sale, Washington Town Hall, Rte 47, Washington Depot, 10 am-4 pm rain or shine both days, arts 12:09 A11/P11 crafts in many styles 12:09 A11/P11 media at affordable prices, benefits WAA; 860-868-2878.Audubon Center at Bent of the River, 185 East Flat Hill Rd, Southbury. Call 264-5098. Free programs unless noted, reservations requested, call if weather is questionable: July 2, Forest Walk, 9-11 am, find out about life in the forest during walk through cool woods w/ Audubon guide, on mostly level ground ###occasional slope), moderate pace.Barnes 12:09 A11/P11 Noble Booksellers, Danbury Square, 15 Backus Ave, Danbury. Call 730-2733.Free programs: June 27, reading 12:09 A11/P11 book signings w/ children’s book author 12:09 A11/P11 illustrator Michael Garland ###The President and Mom’s Apple Pie), 7 pm.Bellamy-Ferriday House 12:09 A11/P11 Garden, 9 Main St/Rte 61, Bethlehem. Hours: MAY 4-OCT 28 Wed, Fri-Sun 11 am-4 pm. Call 203-266-7596.1754 home of Bethlehem’s first minister complemented by outbuildings, 18th C apple orchard 12:09 A11/P11 formal parterre garden is open for summer tours, call for schedule.CityCenter Farmer’s Market, CityCenter Green, Patriot Dr 12:09 A11/P11 Ives St, Danbury. Call 792-1711.Every Thurs through mid-Oct, 3-6:30 pm, sale of locally grown fruits, vegetables, flowers 12:09 A11/P11 baked goods.Danbury Railway Museum, 120 White St, Danbury. Hours: 10 am-4 pm daily ###April 1-Nov 26). Call 778-8337.1st Sat each month ###April-Nov), Rail Yard Local, adm to msm incl rides through rail yard in 1920s era passenger coach w/ stop on state’s only operating turntable. ###see Arts listings for permanent exhibit info)Newtown Hikers. Call 426-2897, 270-4340.Hikes leave from lower lot @Edmond Town Hall, 45 Main St, Newtown, 9 am, free, all welcome, bring bag lunch/beverage, wear sturdy shoes, destinations as follows ###call hike leader if weather doubtful): June 28-July 1, end-of-year weekend trip to Beaver River, N.Y., reservations mandatory, call for details ###Esther Nichols, 426-2897)Newtown VNA Thrift Shop, Edmond Town Hall ###lower level), 45 Main Street, Newtown. Call 270-4377.Shop is open every Wed 12-3 pm 12:09 A11/P11 Sat 9 am-noon, access is from town hall’s back parking lot ###separate door for thrift shop), shop carries discounted items from local businesses 12:09 A11/P11 private donors incl clothing 12:09 A11/P11 sm home accessories, etc.Rocking Rooster Square Dance Club, meets at Sand Hill Plaza mall area ###next to TJ Maxx), 228 Main St South/Rte 25, Newtown. Call 254-4242.Club meets each Wed 8 pm for lessons led by Allen Brozek, free and open to anyone interested in square dancing, partners not necessary, wear comfortable clothing 12:09 A11/P11 low-heeled shoes.Wednesday Night Poetry Series, Bethel Arts Junction, 5 Depot Place ###in former railroad station bldg), Bethel. Call 426-3388 ###Faith Vicinanza), 270-6202 ###Michael Seri), 748-2828 ###BAJ).Series presented ev Wed 7:30-10 pm ###doors open 7 pm, featured poets 8:30 pm, poetry workshop 9:15 pm), adm Nov1 ###Nov3 if out-of-state or major guest poet), guest/featured poets as follows: July 3, Steve Straight, published poet, English professor 12:09 A11/P11 director of Manchester Community College poetry program; July 10, professional performance poet Taylor Maki; July 17, Sandra Bishop Ebner, RN 12:09 A11/P11 psychiatric case manager for visiting nurse service began writing poetry at age 9, published poet now leads workshops for elders 12:09 A11/P11 young adults, teaches to 7th grade for Litchfield Performing Arts; July 24, Marty McConnell, multi-faceted published poet 12:09 A11/P11 members of various slam teams; July 31, Amy Holman, published poet 12:09 A11/P11 prose writer whose work has been nominated for Pushcart Prize.Country Players of Brookfield, Rte 25 ###next to library), Brookfield Center, Call 775-0023.Jesus Christ Superstar, July 5-27, curtain Fri-Sat 8 pm, mat Sun ###July 14 only) 2:30 pm, tickets Nov15.Downtown Cabaret Theatre, 263 Golden Hill St, Bridgeport. Call 203-576-1636.Grease, through Aug 4, curtain Fri 8 pm, Sat 5:30 12:09 A11/P11 8:30 pm, Sun 5:30 pm, tickets Nov32 12:09 A11/P11 Nov35, Nov15 rush tickets usually available, student rush also available.Goodspeed Opera House, Rte 82, East Haddam. Call 860-873-8668.Dames at Sea, through July 6, curtain Wed-Fri 7:30 pm, Sat 8:30 pm, Sun 6:30 pm, mat Wed 12:09 A11/P11 Sun 2 pm, Sat 4 pm, tickets Nov22-Nov47.Musicals At Richter, 100 Aunt Hack Rd, Danbury. Call 748-6873.Crazy For You, through July 6, curtain Fri-Sun 8:30 pm ###grounds open 7:15 for picnics), tickets Nov15 adults, Nov12 seniors, Nov10 students 12:09 A11/P11 children; chair rentals available w/ advance reservation.Polka Dot Playhouse, 177 State St, Bridgeport. Call 203-333-3666.Mack The Knife   The Life and Music of Bobby Darin, July 12-13, curtain Fri-Sat 8 pm, mat Sat 2 pm, tickets Nov25-Nov30.Sherman Players, Sherman Playhouse, Rte 37 at 39 ###behind firehouse), Sherman. Call 860-354-3622.Big, The Musical, through July 6, note special schedule for this production only: Fri ###July 5 only) 8 pm, Sat ###June 29 12:09 A11/P11 July 6) 8 pm, mat Sun ###June 30) 3 pm, tickets Nov18 adults, Nov16 seniors 12:09 A11/P11 students.Town Players of Newtown, Little Theatre, theatre is on Orchard Hill Rd ###mailing address is PO Box 211), Newtown. Call 270-9144.The Country Wife, July 5-28, curtain Fri-Sat 8 pm, mat Sun ###July 21 only) 2 pm, tickets Nov12 for evening performances, Nov10 for matinee, season tickets available.*******************Events that appear by date have Newtown events listed first, with additional events listed by their start time. At the time of printing, the information here is accurate as presented; a call ahead is always a good idea to be safe.DEADLINE INFORMATIONPress releases for the Enjoy calendar of events or the Enjoy section must be received by MONDAY NOON for publication in that week’s edition of The Newtown Bee. Send to the attention of Shannon Hicks, Arts Editor, Newtown Bee, 5 Church Hill Road, Newtown 06470, or to shannon@thebee.com. Photos are welcome and can be black 12:09 A11/P11 white or color prints; please call for details concerning photo files to be emailed.